Why did Duff walk out on Shels and what does it mean for the League of Ireland?
In the News podcast: Irish Times sports writer Malachy Clerkin on the fallout from Duff’s shock resignation
Chelsea FC
What comes next for Damien Duff could be as enigmatic as the man himself
Shelbourne manager’s departure was in keeping with his arrival in late 2021 – unforeseen
Liam Delap relishes old school physicality for Chelsea in quest to solve striker shortage
New signing is ready to seize the initiative for club and country with the No 9 a throwback to the raw power game
‘Normal’ Cole Palmer assumes control of Chelsea’s attack from No 10
“I try and think it’s just a game of football, it’s not life or death”
Chelsea’s Mykhailo Mudryk could face four-year ban after FA charge over failed drugs test
It is believed the banned performance-enhancing substance meldonium was found in Ukrainian’s system
Fifa Club World Cup: Everything you need to know – participants, fixtures, where to watch
Tournament gets under way in the US on Saturday
Chelsea close in on Liam Delap and keen to support Maresca with further signings
The 22-year-old striker favours move to west London over Manchester United
Chelsea storm back at Real Betis to win Conference League
Premier League side come from behind to blow Spanish side away in second half
Ken Early: Emi Martínez commits one of the most expensive mistakes in Villa’s history
Aston Villa rue what might have been, Manchester United notch up unenviable record and Alexander-Arnold signs off at Anfield
Manchester City, Chelsea and Newcastle seal Champions League places on final day
Aston Villa miss out on place in controversial circumstances
Crystal Palace beating Manchester City in the FA Cup let us see the real purpose of football
The way football has gone has made moments of true joy and celebration so rare
Manchester United continue abysmal Premier League form with West Ham defeat
Newcastle beat 10-man Chelsea to edge towards Champions League spot
Manchester United and Tottenham to meet in Europa League final
Chelsea through to Conference League final after they beat Djurgarden
Are Chelsea close to having all the players they need?
Enzo Maresca has hinted at wanting more experience in the dressing room
Cole Palmer’s bid to trademark ‘Cold Palmer’ celebration gets cool reception
Francesco Totti on why he has more regrets than Messi; what ChatGPT thinks of every football club
Journalist plays kick a ‘keeper when he’s down with poor Kasper Schmeichel
Harry Redknapp tests Anglo-German relations; Charlie Austin declines ‘Shamrock Rovers’ call
Mikel Merino strike proves the difference as strikerless Arsenal sink Chelsea
Arsenal vs Chelsea report. Goalkeeper Robert Sánchez endured another afternoon to forget
Europa League round-up: Bruno Fernandes hat-trick sends Manchester United through
Wilson Odobert double helps Tottenham Hotspur see off AZ Alkmaar
How modern football’s exploitation model brewed fan resentment
Supporters have recently marched at a number of Premier League grounds in protest
Tottenham fight back from two goals down to salvage point against Bournemouth
Round-up: Marc Cucurella thunderbolt proves enough as Chelsea defeat lowly Leicester
Premier League wrap: Chelsea return to top four by brushing aside sorry Southampton
Chelsea leapfrog Bournemouth, who lost 2-1 at Brighton as Palace and Fulham record wins
Brighton secure emphatic victory over Chelsea
Kaoru Mitoma scores goal with breathtaking piece of control
Chelsea climb back into top four after comeback win over West Ham
Stamford Bridge the scene of yet another frustrating evening for Graham Potter
Chelsea join the race to sign Ireland striker Evan Ferguson from Brighton
Ferguson seen as option to compete with Nicolas Jackson, with Arsenal and Spurs also keen on 20-year-old
Premier League round-up: Cody Gapko double keeps Liverpool well clear of the pack
Calafiori earns win for 10-man Arsenal; Manchester City fight back to beat Chelsea; Ouattara hat-trick the cherry on top for Bournemouth; Isak double keeps Newcastle on front foot; Everton win in Brighton
How Chelsea adapted Manchester City blueprint to rebuild their fortunes
Champions’ influence has guided Blues’ approach since 2022 takeover while City’s recent splurge on signings suggests a longer-term rebuild
Shamrock Rovers and Chelsea fined over chants during Conference League match at Stamford Bridge
Both clubs fined €10,000 by Uefa
Chelsea break €1m barrier to sign Naomi Girma in world-record deal
United States defender will arrive from San Diego Wave
Matt Doherty scores but Chelsea are too strong for Wolves
Cucurella and Madueke get Chelsea back to winning ways
Premier League wrap: Brentford hit back from two down to take point against Manchester City
Reece James scores stoppage-time free-kick to rescue Chelsea a point; Potter gets first win at West Ham
FA Cup wrap: Manchester City put eight goals past hapless Salford
Chelsea, Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth and Leicester City progress against lower division opponents
Crystal Palace hit back as out-of-form Chelsea are pegged back at Selhurst Park
Cole Palmer netted an early goal for the visitors
Premier League wrap: Ipswich pull off upset against Chelsea
Tariq Lamptey saves Brighton after Morgan Rogers runs Aston Villa show
Fulham halt Chelsea’s title push after Muniz seals last-gasp comeback win
Cole Palmer had given Chelsea the lead but Fulham were rewarded for relentless second-half display
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